National Wine Day at Tesori and Bar Toma, a beer dinner at Howells & Hood and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, May 25.
EAT
Chicago Craft Beer Week Beer Dinner
435 N. Michigan Ave. 312-262-5310
A six-course dinner features pairings from Duvel Moortgat Brewery, Brewery Ommegang and Boulevard Brewing Co. including jagerwurst with Tank 7 farmhouse ale and grilled hanger steak with Rosetta Belgian kriek. 7 p.m. $60. Phone reservations recommended.
DRINK
National Wine Day
65 E. Adams St. 312-786- 9911
The Loop restaurant celebrates by offering 19 bottles and four draft carafes of red, rosé and white wine for half-price, with discounted selections ranging from $18-$22.50 and spanning Italy, California, New Zealand, Germany and Argentina. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
DO
Ravenswood Farmers Market (Free!)
Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church
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4900 N. Damen Ave. 773-250- 7640
Shop for fruit, vegetables, cheese, flowers, cookies, ice cream and more from local and regional farmers and food producers at the weekly market, which runs through Sept. 14. 4-8 p.m. Free.
‘Spinning’
1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. 866-811-4111
Irish Theatre of Chicago presents the U.S. premiere of Deirdre Kinahan’s drama about a man recently released from prison and a mother mourning the loss of her teenage daughter who meet at a seaside cafe. 7:30 p.m. $12. Tickets: irishtheatreofchicago.org
Fitness Celebration
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N. Michigan Ave. 312-836- 0100
Take fitness classes throughout the day including cardio kickboxing, Pilates and spinning at the hotel’s new 9,000-square- foot fitness center, which is open to the public just for one day. A reception running from 5:30-7:30 p.m. features drinks, food and a DJ. 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation for Children’s Miracle Network. RSVP: eventbrite.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Bar Toma (110 E. Pearson St. 312-266- 3110) offers all glasses and bottles of wine at half-price from 4:30-6 p.m. and 9-10 p.m. for National Wine Day.
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